The pond where the ducks lived had dried up in the drought. They had no choice but to fly away to seek a new home. They were caught up in a dark and dusty storm and they lost all sense of where they could find a new home. The storm blew the ducks into the city. They passed over vast areas of suburbs. There was not welcoming sign of water anywhere. Eventually they sighted the sparkle of water beneath them. They landed only to find that the pond was...

Discover the plants and animals that live in and around a pond in this new Pre-reader about the many things to be found in this amazing ecosystem. If you visited a pond, what would you see? In this fun Pre-reader, young readers will learn all about ponds and the ducks, turtles, frogs, and other animals that call these watery habitats home. Key features include: • Expert-vetted text appropriate for ages 3 to 5 and up to a kindergarten grade level • Brilliant...

"Hiss... Ss... Ss..." Grumpalot snarled showing his razor teeth. He was always hissing and spitting with his pink tongue shooting out. Meet Grumpalot, a grumpy goose who is terrorising the riverbank. Find out just why he behaves like this, what the riverbank creatures do about this unhappy goose and if Grumpalot has a softer side. Children will enjoy meeting the characters and looking at the colourful illustrations. They will also enjoy joining in...

This title covers the first days and weeks of a duckling's life through simple sentences. Fun and colorful photographs correlate with the text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jr. is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Upon embarking on this tale, prepare to be enchanted by the extraordinary love and adventure that transpires between two fascinating beings. However, their differing natures and worlds present them with many challenges.The eel lived in the water, where he swam freely and gracefully. He was sleek and smooth, fast, curious and adventurous. Eel loved the water and all its wonders. He explored the lake's depths, where he met many strange creatures. He...

Voici l'histoire d'une oie des neiges prénommée Abeille. Habile à l'école, elle réussit très bien, mais ne met pas les efforts nécessaires dans les matières qu'elle n'aime pas sans réaliser que cela pourrait avoir des conséquences un jour ou l'autre... L'histoire d'Abeille fut inspirée par une grande dame du Nouveau-Brunswick, Lyne Boudreault qui fut, à une autre époque, la directrice de l'école l'Envolée à Shippagan. Madame Lyne...

Bald Eagles are kings of the North American sky and amongst the most powerful birds of prey.With their huge talons, Bald Eagles exert a grip that is 10 times greater than a human hand. Their amazing eyesight allows them to spot their prey from 100's of feet up in the air. They dive at 100 miles an hour to snatch a fish from the water.With their enormous 8-foot wingspans Bald Eagles glide for hours, high in the air, at 10,000 feet.They mate for life...

Moose is the best! No, Goose is! Moose and Goose are fierce rivals who compete at school, sports, and everything else! They live on opposite cliffs across the sea from each other. One day, they find themselves stuck on the beach below their homes. Can Moose and Goose set aside their rivalry to get back to their families? This humorous picture book shows how working together can solve a problem and build a friendship.

An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year excluded by the other animals before he grows into a beautiful swan.

A small duck finds itself feeling lost in a strange place full of strange creatures it cannot understand. But when it meets somebody with big feet who looks a bit the same, everything begins to change.